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Jesse Lee Thornton 1919–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1919

Birth Location: Ketona, Etowah, Alabama

Death Date: 28 May 1966

Death Location: Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama

Father: James Thornton

Mother: Fannie Lashley

Spouse(s): Myrtle Collins

Children(s):

In 1919, Jesse Lee Thornton entered the world in Ketona, Etowah, Alabama, born to James D Thornton And Fannie Evelyn Lashley. In 1920, Jesse Lee Thornton resided in Jefferson, Alabama. In 1940, Jesse Lee Thornton resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Jesse Lee Thornton married Myrtle Lee Collins, and had children including James Thomas Thornton, Mary Evelyn Thornton. Jesse Lee Thornton passed away in 1966 in Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Jesse Lee Thornton entered the world in Ketona, Etowah, Alabama, born to James D Thornton And Fannie Evelyn Lashley.
  • In 1920, Jesse Lee Thornton resided in Jefferson, Alabama.
  • In 1940, Jesse Lee Thornton resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • Jesse Lee Thornton married Myrtle Lee Collins, and had children including James Thomas Thornton, Mary Evelyn Thornton.
  • Jesse Lee Thornton passed away in 1966 in Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Thornton
1919–1966
Birth Place: Ketona, Etowah, Alabama
Parents
James D. Thornton
1888–1968
Denton Hollow, Franklin, Alabama
Fannie (Evelyn) Lashley
1896–1964
Franklin, Alabama
Grandparents
George (Thomas) Lashley
1847–1910
Texas
Mary (Frances "Fannie") Cameron
1854–1916
Lawrence County, Alabama USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1919
12 Jun 1919
Birth of Jesse Lee Thornton in Ketona, Etowah, Alabama
Ketona, Etowah, Alabama
1920
14 Jan 1920
Age 1
Jesse Lee Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Alabama
Jefferson, Alabama
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 21
Jesse Lee Thornton resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1966
26 May 1966
Age 47
Death of Jesse Lee Thornton in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1966
28 May 1966
Age 47
Burial of Jesse Lee Thornton in Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Ketona, Etowah, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 274
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 11, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_20; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 115
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 11, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_20; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 274

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1966
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., Obituary Index, 1930-1996

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 May 1966
    Event Place: Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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